On Saturday June 25th 2016, local residents participated in a Hoop Fitness and Zumba fundraiser event that raised over $200.00 for March of Dimes; an organization that supports babies being born healthy. The successful event was hosted and organized by Connecticut Chapter March of Dimes Development Specialist, Becky Smith who transformed her spacious backyard into a fitness mecca for the day. Attendees were encouraged to make a suggested donation of $8 for the event, but many graciously gave more to support a cause that hits close to home for many Connecticut residents, as over 4,000 babies were born prematurely in the state last year. First, the participants hula hooped their way to fitness with Certified FXP Hoop Fitness Instructor and America's Fit Mrs., Cori Magnotta. If they had any energy left, it was most definitely gone by the time Zumba Instructor, Miong Jones had finished his incredibly fun, but rigorous routine. It was a beautiful day for fitness and fundraising!

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